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Viru Viru International Airport

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

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Viru Viru International Airport

Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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24
Routes out
12
Destinations
SLVR
ICAO
1224 ft
Elevation
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Bolivia's busiest international gateway in the tropical lowlands.

Opened
1983
Location
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Viru Viru International Airport serves Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia's largest city and economic hub. Located in the tropical lowlands of eastern Bolivia, it is the country's primary international airport and handles the majority of Bolivia's international passenger and cargo traffic. The airport is operated by SABSA (Servicios de Aeropuertos Bolivianos S.A.) under a concession agreement. It serves as a key connection point between Bolivia and destinations across South America, North America, and Europe. Viru Viru has undergone expansions over the years to accommodate growing traffic volumes, and it plays a central role in Bolivia's aviation infrastructure alongside El Alto International Airport in La Paz.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private transfers connecting the airport to Santa Cruz city center, approximately 15 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Viru Viru include Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines.
Notable facts
  • Viru Viru is the busiest airport in Bolivia by international passenger traffic.
  • It is situated at an elevation of approximately 373 meters (1,224 feet) above sea level, far lower than La Paz's El Alto Airport.
  • The airport serves as the primary hub for Bolivia's state airline, Boliviana de Aviación (BoA).
  • IATA code VVI is derived from the airport's full name Viru Viru International.
  • Its low elevation makes it less affected by high-altitude operational challenges compared to other Bolivian airports.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (12 destinations)

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Routes

VVI → MIAAA · 757
VVI → LIMAM · 319
VVI → EZEAR · 737
VVI → LIMAV · 319
VVI → PTYCM · 73G 738
VVI → GRUG3 · 738
VVI → IQQLA · 320
VVI → LIMLA · 319
VVI → LPBLA · 319
VVI → CBBOB · 762 733
VVI → EZEOB · 733
VVI → GRUOB · 733
VVI → LPBOB · 733
VVI → MADOB · 762
VVI → SREOB · 733
VVI → TJAOB · 733
VVI → ASUPZ · 320
VVI → MIAUS · 757
VVI → MADUX · 332
VVI → ASUZ8 · CRJ
VVI → CBBZ8 · CRJ
VVI → LPBZ8 · CRJ
VVI → SREZ8 · CRJ
VVI → TJAZ8 · CRJ
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Viru Viru International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Viru Viru International Airport is an international airport serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located 17 km (11 mi) north of the city. It is Bolivia's primary air terminal, handling much of the international traffic into the country. In 2023, the airport handled 4.12 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Bolivia. It serves as a major focus city for Boliviana de Aviación and offers routes to destinations across South America, North America, and Europe.

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